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This bill is an omnibus bill introduced under Standing Order 263(a). The objective of this bill is to increase the professionalism of the social work profession by increasing coverage of the regulatory regime; ensuring social workers are competent and fit to practise; and increasing the effectiveness and transparency of the way the Act works.
Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill
The Social Services Select Committee that will be considering the Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill is made up of:
Jan Logie, Greens; List; Chair
Priyanca Radhakrishnan; Labour; List; Deputy Chair
Darroch Ball; NZ First; List
Simeon Brown; National; Pakuranga
Kris Faafoi; Labour; Mana
Alfred Ngaro; National; List
Greg O’Connor; Labour; Ohariu
Louise Upston; National; Taupo
Michael Woodhouse; National; List